Strong's Lexicon Meri Baal: Merib-baal Original Word: מְרִי בַעַל Word Origin: Derived from מְרִי (meri, meaning "rebellion" or "contention") and בַּעַל (ba'al, meaning "lord" or "master") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Meri Baal in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the Greek Septuagint may use transliterations or equivalent names for Hebrew figures. Usage: Merib-baal is a proper name used in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a descendant of Saul. The name is often understood to mean "Baal contends" or "rebellion of Baal." In the context of the biblical narrative, it is an alternate name for Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes changed to reflect personal or theological developments. The name Merib-baal reflects the cultural context where Baal was a common term for "lord" and was also associated with Canaanite deities. The use of "Baal" in names was not uncommon, though later Israelite tradition distanced itself from Canaanite religious practices. The name change to Mephibosheth, which means "from the mouth of shame," may reflect a shift in cultural or religious sentiment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Merib, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meri-baal From mriy and Ba'al; rebellion of (i.e. Against) Baal; Meri-Baal, an epithet of Gideon -- Meri-baal. Compare Mriyb Ba'al. see HEBREW mriy see HEBREW Ba'al see HEBREW Mriyb Ba'al Forms and Transliterations בַ֖עַל בעל ḇa‘al ḇa·‘al VaalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:40 HEB: בָּ֑עַל וּמְרִי־ בַ֖עַל הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ KJV: [was] Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat INT: of Jonathan Merib-baal and Meribbaal became of Micah |
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